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Keanu Reeves Makes Broadway Debut as ‘Godot’ Opens to Mixed Reviews

Reviews highlight Jamie Lloyd’s stark tunnel set, with standout turns from Brandon J. Dirden alongside Michael Patrick Thornton.

Overview

  • The Jamie Lloyd–directed revival opened at the Hudson Theatre and is scheduled to run through January 4, 2026.
  • An early review roundup placed the average critical score in the mid‑50s, signaling a broadly mixed reception.
  • Brandon J. Dirden’s Pozzo and Michael Patrick Thornton’s Lucky earned consistent acclaim, with Thornton’s tour‑de‑force monologue noted by multiple outlets.
  • Critics were divided on the headliners, often calling Keanu ReevesBroadway debut uneven next to a more assured Alex Winter, though their rapport was evident.
  • Soutra Gilmour’s cylindrical tunnel set replaces the familiar road‑and‑tree image, with amplification, mimed props and a brief Bill & Ted nod that some reviewers found distracting.